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Scoreboards

BlockBall uses ShyScoreboard for its scoreboards internally. For more information, visit the ShyScoreboard documentation. You do not need to install anything. BlockBall already integrates ShyScoreboard.

You are not limited to using ShyScoreboard, you can use any scoreboard plugin you like.

Interactive Signs

Create user-friendly join and leave signs that allow players to interact with BlockBall arenas through simple right-clicks. This guide covers everything from basic sign creation to advanced customization.

🎯 Overview

BlockBall signs provide an intuitive way for players to join games without memorizing commands. Players simply right-click signs to join arenas, switch teams, or leave games.

Sign Types Available

  • Join Signs: Join any available team automatically
  • Leave Signs: Exit the current game
  • Team-Specific Signs: Join a specific team (Red/Blue)
  • Custom Signs: Advanced configurations for special needs

🏗️ Creating Signs

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Place a Sign

Place any type of sign block in your world where you want players to interact.

Step 2: Choose Sign Type

Execute the appropriate command for your desired sign functionality:

# General join sign (auto-assigns team)
/blockballsign add blockball_join_sign arena <game_name>

# Leave game sign
/blockballsign add blockball_leave_sign arena <game_name>

# Team-specific join signs
/blockballsign add blockball_join_red_sign arena <game_name>
/blockballsign add blockball_join_blue_sign arena <game_name>

Step 3: Apply to Sign

Right-click the sign you placed. The sign will automatically update with BlockBall formatting and functionality.

Practical Examples

# Example: Create join sign for "stadium1" arena
/blockballsign add blockball_join_sign arena stadium1

# Example: Create red team sign for tournament arena
/blockballsign add blockball_join_red_sign arena tournament_final

# Example: Create leave sign (works for any game)
/blockballsign add blockball_leave_sign arena stadium1

🎨 Sign Types Reference

General Join Sign

Command: /blockballsign add blockball_join_sign arena <game>

Functionality:

  • Joins any available team automatically
  • Balances teams when possible
  • Shows current game status

Best For: Main entrances, lobby areas

Leave Sign

Command: /blockballsign add blockball_leave_sign arena <game>

Functionality:

  • Removes player from current game
  • Works regardless of which arena they're in
  • Safe exit from any BlockBall game

Best For: Exit areas, spawn points

Team-Specific Signs

Red Team Join

Command: /blockballsign add blockball_join_red_sign arena <game>

Functionality:

  • Joins red team specifically
  • Shows red team status and availability
  • May reject if team is full

Blue Team Join

Command: /blockballsign add blockball_join_blue_sign arena <game>

Functionality:

  • Joins blue team specifically
  • Shows blue team status and availability
  • May reject if team is full

Best For: Team selection areas, faction-based servers

🛠️ Sign Management

Removing Signs

Simply break the sign with your hand or any tool. The BlockBall functionality will be automatically removed.

Editing Signs

To modify an existing sign:

  1. Break the current sign
  2. Place a new sign** in the desired location
  3. Run the appropriate command again
  4. Right-click the new sign to apply

🎨 Sign Customization

Configuration Files

BlockBall uses an internal version of ShyCommandSigns for sign functionality. You can customize appearance and behavior through configuration files.